Christmas Tree Farms Around Santa Cruz

Getting Your Family's Christmas Tree Can Become a Cherished Family Memory and the Beginning of a New Family Tradition!

The Santa Cruz Mountains is home to many wonderful Christmas tree farms that are within an hour's drive of Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, San Jose, and Half Moon Bay. Taking your family on an outing to select and cut your very own - fresh - Christmas tree can create many fond memories that can last a lifetime.

Some Christmas tree farms offer extras such as hot cider, hay rides and more. Visit the Christmas tree farm links below to see which one will best meet your specific needs.

Directions: Take Hwy 17 south to the Black Road/Bear Creek Road exit at Lexington Reservoir. Left on Black road 1.9 mi to Gist. Left on Gist 1.7 mi to Skyline, left on Skyline ¼ mile to Four Winds ranch on the right.

Varieties: Mostly Douglas Fir but they also have some Grand Fir, Spruce, and White Fir.

Directions: Highway 17 South from Los Gatos, take the Bear Creek Road exit, GO STRAIGHT AT FIRST STOP SIGN. Take a left turn up Black Road. Go 2.1 miles up Black road, turn Left onto Gist Road. The Gist Farm is 7/10 of a mile on left.

Explorer1.com Review - This family farm specializes in year round activities for children such as pony rides, tractor/train rides, petting zoo, etc. Adults may find the seasonal decorations and crowds a little much, but children seem to love it!

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